Best Time to Visit Bamako
Mali · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
Weather-wise, November to January is the best time to visit Bamako. April is the hottest month, with average highs of 40°C (104°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 16°C (61°F). The rainy season runs over June to September; August is the wettest month with about 312 mm (12.3 in) of rain. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Bamako weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°C 92°F | 16°C 61°F | 1 mm | 0 | 22% | 8.6 | Good 6.7 |
| February | 37°C 98°F | 19°C 66°F | 0 mm | 0 | 19% | 9.2 | Fair 4.9 |
| March | 39°C 102°F | 23°C 73°F | 9 mm | 1 | 20% | 7.6 | Poor 3.3 |
| April | 40°C 104°F | 25°C 78°F | 25 mm | 4 | 29% | 6.1 | Poor 2.7 |
| May | 39°C 101°F | 26°C 79°F | 71 mm | 14 | 48% | 4.6 | Poor 2.1 |
| June | 35°C 95°F | 24°C 76°F | 158 mm | 22 | 64% | 5.6 | Poor 1.9 |
| July | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 73°F | 237 mm | 28 | 78% | 4.9 | Poor 3.3 |
| August | 29°C 85°F | 22°C 72°F | 312 mm | 30 | 84% | 4 | Poor 3.2 |
| September | 30°C 86°F | 22°C 72°F | 205 mm | 27 | 82% | 5.3 | Poor 3.2 |
| October | 33°C 91°F | 22°C 72°F | 70 mm | 15 | 70% | 6.4 | Fair 5.4 |
| November | 35°C 94°F | 20°C 67°F | 2 mm | 1 | 42% | 8.8 | Fair 6 |
| December | 33°C 92°F | 17°C 62°F | 0 mm | 0 | 29% | 8.9 | Good 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bamako?
The best time to visit Bamako is November to January, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Bamako?
April is the hottest month in Bamako, with an average high of 40°C (104°F).
What is the coldest month in Bamako?
January is the coldest month in Bamako, with an average low of 16°C (61°F).
What is the rainiest month in Bamako?
August is the wettest month, with about 312 mm (12.3 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
When is the rainy season in Bamako?
The rainy season in Bamako is June to September.
Nearby destinations
- Ouagadougou700 km · best December and January
- Yamoussoukro708 km · best December
- Conakry710 km · best November to April
- Camayenne711 km · best November to April
- Freetown735 km · best December and January
- Monrovia767 km · best December to February
- Bissau832 km · best December and January
- Touba889 km · best October and December to January
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